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Doris Fournier Obituary
93, formerly of Pawtucket, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 14, 2019 in the comforting care of the St. Antione Residence. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph M. Fournier. Born in Central Falls, she was a daughter of the late George and Estelle (Lussier) Fontaine.
Doris enjoyed crocheting, playing Bingo and completing crossword puzzles. Above all, she was a devoted and loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and dear friend who will be missed, but warmly remembered by all whose lives she touched over the past ninety-three years.
She leaves three daughters, Elizabeth Randall and her husband, Robert, Diane Duphily and her husband, Mark and Donna Normand and her husband, Michael; eight grandchildren, Vanessa Gilbert, Timothy and Jeffrey Norman, Robert and David Randall, Laura Fahey, Sara Sanchez and Rebecca Normand; 6 great-grandchildren, Martin, A.J., Lyla and Lucas Norman, Thomas and Brooke Randall; a sister, Sr. Alice Fontaine, S.S.Ch.; a son-in-law, Larry Norman; a daughter-in-law, Sylvia Fournier and many nieces and nephews. Doris was the mother of the late Robert Fournier and Claudia Norman, and the sister of the late Leo Fontaine and Claire Wade.
Relatives and friends are welcome to attend Services on Thursday at 11 a.m. at WILLIAM W. TRIPP Funeral Home, 1008 Newport Ave., Pawtucket. Interment at Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery will be private. VISITATION will be Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts to the St. Antione Residence, 10 Rhodes Ave., North Smithfield, RI 02896 would be appreciated. TRIPPFUNERALHOME.com
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keri messier
November 20, 2019
I will miss my friend and neighbor Doris. May she rest in peace. My sympathies to all. xoxo kmess
Denise Venditelli
November 19, 2019
Donna and Family
I am so sorry for the loss of your mom. She is an Angel in Heaven with your Dad
Robert Sanchez
November 19, 2019
Our deepest sympathy to you all, may God grant you strength during this difficult time!
Denise Gomes
November 18, 2019
My sympathies go out to all of her family and friends. She was a lovely woman and is now where she wanted to be.
Chris Wade
November 17, 2019
Liz, Diane, Donna, and all family. I am so sorry to hear of your Mom, my Auntie Doris's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless.
Bonnie Fontaine
November 17, 2019
Diane, Donna, Liz and families, I'm so sorry for the loss of your Mom. I have so many wonderful memories of her. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Love you all.
Bruce Stimets
November 16, 2019
Liz, Donna, and Diane, I am sorry to hear of your moms passing. She was a lovely woman who
so much enjoyed her large family. She had a wonderfully long life and now can rest in peacefully
with her husband. My thoughts are with all of you.
Sue Oakes
November 16, 2019
Donna and Diane I am so sorry for your loss sending love and prayers to you both and your families
Diane Maston
November 16, 2019
Liz, Diane and Donna and family, I so sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. I have so many fond memories of her and our neighborhood get togethers. She was a wonderful woman . She will be missed dearly. Prayers to you all.
Eleanor Wilson
November 15, 2019
Donna, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Sorry for your loss. XO
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